Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Starkville Yellowjackets (Starkville, MS) and the host Murrah Mustangs (Jackson, MS), saw Starkville's basketball squad overcome Murrah by a tally of 61-50.

With the victory, Starkville improves its record to 14-3 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Northwest Rankin (Brandon, MS) to confront the Cougars in a 6A Region 3 challenge on Friday, January 26. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 14-7. Northwest Rankin won 53-47 in their recent league challenge against Madison Central (Madison, MS)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Starkville Yellowjackets (Starkville, MS) in a 6A Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Murrah will attempt to improve on its 7-10 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 15-3 record after their 77-51 league win over Northwest Rankin (Brandon, MS).